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Strengthening the social democratic heritage of the Liberal Democrats within the party and beyond. Admin: . Do join our Facebook discussions.

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    Feb 3

    If a progressive party wants to win the support of left behind communities it needs to: ✊ Have a decisive leader. ❤️ Advance real social democracy. ⚖️ Support societal fairness. 💬 Develop an emotional narrative. 🇬🇧 Embrace national symbols responsibly without being nationalist.

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    Jan 25

    40 years since the Gang of Four and the Limehouse Declaration. Important to acknowledge the invaluable part that the and social democracy played and continues to play in the story of the

    40 years ago today the was launched It was founded to promote , reform and internationalism, in particularly in In 1987, its membership voted to merge with the party If you share its values do join us
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    Jan 25
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    Christopher, Internationalism was a key belief for the especially for our first leader Roy Jenkins, Shirley Williams and Bill Rogers. Anyone sharing this founding principle would find a home in the The Limehouse Declaration included the following

    ... will strive for Britain to be shed of all isolationist and xenophobic attitudes towards the management of our nations foreign affairs. Hence, we support Britain’s responsibilities within the European Economic Community, North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, the United Nations, and the Commonwealth. Ours will commit Britain to become a constructive and progressive force within these trans-national bodies. ... We whole-heartedly reject the isolationist tendencies which dominate the Labour Party today.
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    Jan 25

    Someone thoughtfully shared these Roy Jenkins election leaflets for Glasgow Hillhead with me today after my article on 40th Anniversary of Limehouse. Much of the Kelvin constituency overlaps with what was Glasgow Hillhead, like Roy I’ll put our country’s education first.

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  5. Jan 25

    If you want to learn more about how social democrat values infuse the , do read our book Includes chapters by Roger Liddle Julie Smith

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  6. Jan 25

    40 years ago today the was launched It was founded to promote , reform and internationalism, in particularly in In 1987, its membership voted to merge with the party If you share its values do join us

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    Jan 25

    Today’s 40th anniversary of Limehouse Declaration which led to formation of SDP. Social Democrat Group have published a set of essays by leading “The future of Social Democracy” Here Wendy Chamberlain MP talks about the book on debated podcast

    You can now listen to the latest episode of the - in this episode Will speaks to about The Future of Social Democracy, a new book published by
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    Jan 24

    You can now listen to the latest episode of the in this episode I speak to about a new book she's contributed to called The Future of Social Democracy, marking 40 years since the founding of the SDP published by

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    Jan 13

    I’ve ordered my copy of “The Future of Social Democracy”. I look forward to reading it!

    "The current crisis is also forcing to come up with new or reworked policy ideas to tackle new problems or old problems in a new guise."
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    Jan 25
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    Also why not consider following for that pro-European centre-left feeling?

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    Jan 25

    Limehouse Declaration 1981. Pleased to have written a book chapter on current challenges for social democrats

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    Jan 25

    My piece today in about the new book The Future of Social Democracy and the 40th Anniversary of the Limehouse Declaration:

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    Jan 22
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    Many thanks to for his thoughtful review of the book, "The Future of Social Democracy". In the following thread, I try to respond to a few of his challenges. 1/?

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    Jan 21

    Just recorded an episode of with & about the new book of essays “The Future of Social Democracy” published to mark the 40th anniversary of the Limehouse declaration & launch of the SDP.

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    Jan 22

    NEW! Board member Daniel Duggan has reviewed the 's new publication, "The Future of Liberal Democracy". Read more about the book here:

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    Jan 22

    Brings together prominent politicians from across the spectrum of to reflect on its history and the challenges it faces in the coming decades.

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    Jan 11

    Got advance copy of The Future for Social Democracy in post today. Look forward to official launch on Jan 25th . Some great essays including ones by & has my own 1st article in a book

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    Jan 11

    Excited to receive my advance copy of a book of essays published by and to mark the 40th anniversary of the Limehouse Declaration and formation of the SDP. I've written the chapter on education and social justice.

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    Jan 1

    "The current crisis is also forcing to come up with new or reworked policy ideas to tackle new problems or old problems in a new guise."

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    15 Dec 2020

    In 2002, the Ordnance Survey defined Lindley Hall Farm (Near Fenny Drayton, Hinckley and Bosworth) as the geographical centre of England. Something that Local Cllr has yet to celebrate with a centre parting, even after a recent clipping has halved his pomade usage!

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